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The voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Invest in mental health and save billions urges charity
More than £8 billion a year could be saved
NEWS 15 October 2025 by Rab Armour
 
"Hear the people": politicians invited to Scotland Demands Better - but in 'listening mode'
Campaigners from across Scotland converge on the capital on Saturday, 25 October
NEWS 14 October 2025 by Graham Martin
 
New film shines light on fuel poverty in the Western Isles
Communities there suffer some of the highest levels of fuel poverty in the UK, with around 80% of households affected
NEWS 14 October 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Charities uncover 'exotic pet' owners killing their animals
Some even decapitated quail using kitchen scissors
NEWS 14 October 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Campaigners find humour in the darkest hour
Charity uses humour to rally public support
NEWS 14 October 2025 by Rab Armour
 
A homecoming as key housing association role is filled
Alison was most recently locality housing director with Wheatley Homes Glasgow
NEWS 14 October 2025 by Graham Martin
 
TFN magazine's October edition is out now: read it all here!
New mag looks at the rise of the far-right and how aid workers have dealt with two years of carnage in Gaza
NEWS 14 October 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Vital service saved with new home
But funding still required to keep service running
NEWS 14 October 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Social lender outlines huge impact its cash is making in communities
Millions of lives are being transformed every year
NEWS 14 October 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Vital services under threat of imminent closure as funding can't match expenditure
Caught in a cycle of short-term, insecure income streams
NEWS 13 October 2025 by Rab Armour
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a look at how the sector is progressing in inclusion, diversity, equality and environmentalism - what more can be done to further these aims, featuring a wealth of expert opinion, advice and reflection.

Read it here
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